Programs
OCT. 11 | Soirée in the Vieux Carré
Please mark your calendar for Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 6 to 9 PM and join us for an evening of music, libations, dancing, history, and community under the stars at BK House
Join your BK friends, along with Soirée Committee Chairs Wendy Lodrig Bart & Dr. Henry “Hank” Bart, and shine in the legacy of two hundred years of history, strength, and beauty at our beloved Historic BK House & Gardens. This special Bicentennial Soirée in the Vieux Carré invites guests to blur the lines between being preservationists and revelers, surrounded by the architectural artistry and decadent blooms of BK’s historic property.
The event will also feature two fabulous raffles! A lively painting of BK’s exterior by local artist Amzie Adams (photo by Ellis Anderson for French Quarter Journal) and a 14-carat gold emerald and diamond drop pendant courtesy of our neighbor Joey DiFatta drawn a as gift to patrons who register at the Hawthorne Level or higher.
As you ascend the front stairs, Jesse McBride’s solo piano performance will enchant as you sip cocktails and savor fine fare by Messina’s Catering & Events. Groove to the soulful sounds of Sharon Martin & First Take in the courtyard enveloped by the windows, shutters, and doors that have been dedicated as the restoration project for funds raised at this year’s Soirée.
Enjoy photos from past Soirées!
Patrons & Partners
Sweet Olive
Ann Masson
Messina’s Catering & Events
Oleander
George S. Corey & Cynthia M. Krus
Catherine & Semmes Favrot
Cynthia LeBreton
Magnolia
Dr. Henry “Hank” Bart & Wendy Lodrig Bart
Ironic Reports
Mia & Minor Jahncke
Hal Williamson & Dr. R. Dale LeBlanc
Hawthorne
Chip Blondeau & Vickie George
Jenny & Dr. James Cole
William L. Crull IV
Joey DiFatta
ELEMENT
First Horizon Bank
Giacona Corporation
Rickie & A.J. Maloney
Tatianna & Mark Masor
Gary R. Williams
Gardenia
Caymus Vineyards
Ralph & Patricia Cox
Sandra Dartus & Alan Horwitz
Sweet & Ben Dupuy
Pricilla Gordon
Kelsey Foster & Paul Langenwalter III
Lura Harrison
Nancy & Dr. Stephen Hales
Pixie & Jimmy Reiss
Glenda Ribelin
Permele & Garner Robinson
Swiss Confectionery
Rose
Kento Azegami & Joe Azegami-Hyer
Bellingrath Wealth & Benefits
Donna Kay Berger
Janie Blackmon & Bryon Cornelison
Virginia Boulet & Alvin R. Albe Jr.
Tamra & Michael Carboni
Nathan Chapman
Laura & Mike Charbonnet
Dunlap Fleming Development, LLC
Pam Friedler
Carolyn & Kirk Guidry
Laurie Guimont
Michael Harold & Dr. Quinn Peeper
Lyn & Dennis Hart
Sarah & Marshall Hevron
Hotel Provincial
Joan Jacob
Rose (cont.)
Jessica & Greg LeBlanc / CPA Realty, LLC
Lee Ali Interiors
Laurie & Michael Leiva
Irene & Tom Lutkewitte
Tony Marino
Demetric M. Mercadel
Bartholomew “Bart” Moore
Dr. Karen Becnel Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Peter E. Moss II
Ernie & Partrick Nunez
Kathleen & Edmund Schrenk
Liz & Ben Sherman
Laura & Sonny Shields
Jacqueline Simon
Raymond & Cheryl Simon
Elizabeth & Tim Soslow
Savannah Strachan
Terry Villani
The New Orleans 100 / Gambel Communications
Christopher White
Christopher Wiseman
Annette Marie & Charles Zapf
Daylily
Kasey & David Allen
Carolyn Knapp
Ella Landis
Joshua Reed
